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The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!

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57:10

11/14/25 Hour 2: An All-Illini Friday continues!...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2025/11/14

Robert Rosenthal from Illini Board joins us to talk about a big weekend of Illinois sports and why he thinks OC Barry Lunney will stay in Champaign! Plus, how did Robert save Evan on Tuesday night at the Illinois vs Texas Tech game?Kurtis checks the Illini headlines, throws out some wild curveballs, and we get a surprise call-in from Evan. We give your score predictions and Friday Toasts! I-L-L!

54:20

11/14/25 Hour 1: An All-Illini Friday with Kyle Tausk...

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2025/11/14

It's a HUGE All-Illini Friday with an All-Star lineup. "The Great" Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illini basketball, Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV has insight into why Mike Locksley is possibly out as Maryland's head coach if they to the Illini, and Cooper O'Kelly from Champaign Room & Big Ten+ joins us in-studio to talk Illini athletics. Lets goooo!

52:38

11/13/25 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Presser ahead of the...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2025/11/13

Coach Brad Underwood met with the media today ahead of Friday night's game against Colgate. Get the latest injury news and our reactions.We need some money! Evan gives us this week's Etched in Stone picks and is ready to go 5-0. But will he? And what Evan's final predictions for this weekend's slate of Illinois football & basketball?

57:57

11/13/25 Hour 1: Sam Jane from The Athletic talks...

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2025/11/13

Sam Jane works for The Athletic, previously with the Baltimore Sun & Washington Post, and covers Maryland Football. He joins us to chat about Saturday's game at Gies Memorial Stadium and plenty more! Our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports takes us around the Big Ten football schedule. Can Iowa win at USC? Is this the year Northwestern wins their Wrigley Field game? Kurtis gives us a check of today's Illini Headlines and throws some Curveballs!

53:34

11/12/25 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks IHSA...

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2025/11/12

Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us to talk about the IHSA Quarterfinals! It's another big weekend for area schools. We also get Tristan's take on Illinois' win over Texas Tech and find out that Evan stole Josh Whitman's chair last night!Kurtis throws some curveballs and we find out who won our Pro Wrestler Draft! Ohhh Hell Yeah!

57:26

11/12/25 Hour 1: Illini Defeat Texas Tech; Illini...

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2025/11/12

The Illini had an incredible night against Texas Tech, with a 81-77 win! We'll recap Andrej Stojakovic & Kylan Boswell's breakout performances, JT Toppin, and plenty more. Plus we check the Illini Headlines for the day, including National Signing Day for most of the University's athletic programs. Evan took issue with an article that ranked Luke Altmyer as the #16th best quarterback in College Football. We'll dive into the numbers. And our Pro Wrestler Draft is winding down! Who will win?

52:37

11/11/25 Hour 2: The Drive live at Pia's; Illini...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2025/11/12

Hour 2 of our live Veteran's Day broadcast at Pia's with Koerner Distributing & Crown Royal. We talk a little football ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland. Plus, Kurtis throws some Curveballs and Evan...and then Evan throws one right back! And we give our final thoughts ahead of the Illini vs Texas Tech at State Farm Center.

51:53

11/11/25 Hour 1: The Drive live at Pia's; Illini vs...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2025/11/12

The Drive is LIVE at Pia's in Champaign ahead of the Illini's showdown with Texas Tech at State Farm Center. Get our score predictions and more! Plus, our Tuesday Drafts continue and this week's topic: Pro Wrestlers! Who wins? And learn about the Purple Bag Program for Veteran's Day.

58:02

11/10/25 Hour 2: The Bears stun the Giants; Brad...

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2025/11/10

The Bears pulled off another stunning win, this time at the expense of the New York Giants and Brian Daboll's job. Plus, how close are Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams to setting a few Chicago Bears records?Brad Underwood held his weekly presser ahead of tomorrow night's showdown with Texas Tech. Which players are in and out? How will the Illini handle the Red Raiders backcourt and Center JT Toppin? Kurtis throws dem Curveballs at poor Evan!

45:43

11/10/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour; Illini vs...

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2025/11/10

The All-American J Leman is back in the studio after a bye week for the Illini. J and the guys breakdown Illinois vs Maryland, Coach Bielema's press conference; potential coaching changes, and score predictions. Plus, J and the guys learn about a missed scene in the holiday classic "Home Alone."

52:25

11/07/25 Hour 2: Big Ten + 2 Football Predictions;...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2025/11/07

Illini football have a bye week, but the rest of the conference is in action. Kurtis & Evan break down games and make their predictions.Evan gives an in-depth preview of Illini Wrestling for 2025-2026. Some great information in this segment! Also, Evan asks Kurtis if he could take a punch right now? And we give our Friday Toasts!

55:01

11/07/25 Hour 1: Illini Men's Basketball vs FGC...

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2025/11/07

Game 2 of the Illini men's basketball season is tonight! Florida Gulf Coast comes to town and we'll preview the game. Plus, Alex Martin from the Naples Daily News calls in to tell us about the FGC roster. And Kurtis has your Friday Curveballs that could injure Evan!

57:15

11/06/25 Hour 2: Head Coach Bret Bielema's Presser;...

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2025/11/06

Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with the media as the team heads into an off week. Coach Bielema addresses injuries, the future the quaterback position, transfer portal, and more.Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat sports takes on a trip around the Big Ten football schedule for this weekend. We need some money! Evan has your "Etched in Stone" bets for this weekend!

55:27

11/06/25 Hour 1: Illini Headlines; Brad Underwood's...

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2025/11/06

Illini Basketball head coach Brad Underwood met with the media today before tomorrow night's game against Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Underwood gave the latest injury report, talked about defensive concerns, and who will be starting week to week. Plus we check the other big Illini headlines for today and Kurtis throws a Curveball that hits himself!

54:39

11/05/25 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks IHSA Playoffs;...

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2025/11/05

Round 2 of the IHSA playoffs features a lot of are schools, including Tolono-Unity vs Monticello. We talk with Trista Thomas from WCIA about all of this weekend's games.Daniel Thompson covers the Bulls and the Illini. He joins us to talk about both, and expectations for this year. And the people have spoken! Who won our Roadside Snack Draft?

56:51

11/05/25 Hour 1: Illini Women's Basketball; Illini...

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2025/11/05

The Illini Women's Basketball team kicked off the season with a 91-67 win over SEMO. What are the expectations for this season? Plus, Gabe Jacas is about to enter some elite company in Illini Football history. Listen to find out what we mean. What would you do with the Cardinals roster this offseason? How about the Cubs? Hot Stove Talk is underway! And Kurtis throws some serious Curveballs at you!

54:15

11/04/25 Hour 2: Zack Pearson from BearReport joins...

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2025/11/04

Zack Pearson does a great job covering the Beas for BearReport and 247Sports. He joins us to talk about the season thus far, Caleb Williams progression, Ben Johnson, and today's trade deadline move. The Cardinals & Cubs have Gold Glovers on their teams. More Illini Headlines. And this week's Tuesday Draft is Roadside Snacks!

56:02

11/04/25 Hour 1: Illini basketball crush Jackson...

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2025/11/04

The Illini Men's basketball team opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State and nearly set a team record of 3's. Tomislav Ivisic and Ben Humrichous each scored 21. Plus, the Illini Women's team kicks off the season tonight against SEMO and it was a good day for Illini Soccer. We'll check the Illini headlines. It was a BUSY day for the NFL Trade Deadline. The Colts made a blockbuster move for Sauce Gardner, the Bears filled a need, and the Jets are in a fire sale. But who won and who

55:56

11/03/25 Hour 2: The wait is over! Illini Basketball...

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2025/11/03

The wait is over! The Fighting Illini men's basketball team kicks off the season tonight against Jackson State. We'll hear from head coach Brad Underwood about who's in and who's out. Plus, details on how you can win tickets for an upcoming game. The Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals had one of the craziest games of the year yesterday & Da Bears won! What does this mean for Ben Johnson's team going forward? Will the Bears be buyers or sellers before tomorrow's trade deadline? And Kurtis

56:55

11/03/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour on a Victory...

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2025/11/03

The All-American J Leman is back in studio to talk about the Illini's huge win over Rutgers on Saturday. J discusses the game Lunney called for the offense, changes made on the defensive side of the ball, and expectations for the rest of the year. Plus, where does Luke Altmyer rank among the all-time great Illini quarterbacks?

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